Complete twenty large oil pastels of places near my family farm in Nerstrand, Minnesota. Exhibit at the Groveland Gallery, September 2017. Success evaluated by completion of the work and final exhibition at the Groveland. Documentation of the work and subsequent promotion of exhibition events, press coverage and tracking of visitors. 2: Host public discussion at the Groveland about United States food production and its effects on the landscape we see and conflicting emotions aroused. Success is evaluated by completion and promotion of a public exhibition and discussion. With press, and audience feedback the artist will enhance public dialogue about land usage as it relates to food.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Produced approximately 50 works of art; had three exhibitions of this work. Tracking of blog readers, newspaper publication of blog and promotion of the exhibitions through direct mail, posters and Facebook/twitter campaigns. Visitors to exhibitions, lectures and panel discussions via photo evidence. 2: Hosted public discussion at Groveland on food production and landscape art. Hosted public discussion with noted authors Beth Dooley and Lynn Rosetto Casper to a stunned audience. Discussion was lively and went over time by an hour.

Project Overview

Artist Initiative

Project Details

Maakestad will complete twenty oil pastels of Minnesota landscapes. An ambiguous relationship with our main source of food challenges the artist to see beauty in pattern and color, while arousing conflicting emotions. An exhibition, workshop, and discussion will take place at Groveland Gallery in Minneapolis.